Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN: 138622 • Derby DE22 1JD
Overview
- Name
- Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 138622
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hazel Boyce (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332557032
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1JD
Summary
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, located in Derby, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,507 students and a capacity of 1,591. As an academy converter, it operates under the ethos of Catholic education, promoting a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence, as evidenced by the celebration of GCSE results, and offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils.
The safeguarding of students is a top priority at Saint Benedict. The school has a dedicated Safeguarding Team, led by Mrs. Natalie Robinson, which ensures that all staff are trained in the latest safeguarding practices. Students receive regular information sessions to help them stay safe both in school and online. Additionally, the school provides an Early Help Offer, connecting families with necessary support services, including behaviour support and health advice, to address various challenges they may face.
Saint Benedict fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between the school, families, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need. The school is committed to identifying and addressing the needs of its students early, ensuring that they can thrive academically and personally.
The safeguarding of students is a top priority at Saint Benedict. The school has a dedicated Safeguarding Team, led by Mrs. Natalie Robinson, which ensures that all staff are trained in the latest safeguarding practices. Students receive regular information sessions to help them stay safe both in school and online. Additionally, the school provides an Early Help Offer, connecting families with necessary support services, including behaviour support and health advice, to address various challenges they may face.
Saint Benedict fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between the school, families, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need. The school is committed to identifying and addressing the needs of its students early, ensuring that they can thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap Report (governance)
- Becoming a Foundation Governor (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Enhanced Resource Base (sen)
- Careers Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Landau Forte College (73.2)
- Littleover Community School (70.4)
- Derby Moor Community Sports College (67.4)
- Allestree Woodlands School (66.3)
- Chellaston Academy (66.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1591
- Pupils
- 1507
- Boys
- 676
- Girls
- 831
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1507 | 676 | 831 | 1591 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1456 | 670 | 786 | 1501 | 27.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1344 | 653 | 691 | 1501 | 22.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1344 | 653 | 691 | 1215 | 22.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1355 | 651 | 704 | 1215 | 21.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1329 | 627 | 702 | 1215 | 19.30 |
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